Sattaga without regard to specific details translates to Elaeocarpus tuberculatus (Rudrakshi) (Fam. Tillaceae)
Elaeocarpus ganitrus found in Nepal is considered the true Rudrakshi Regards Raghu ________________________________ From: raghu ananth <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, 28 October, 2010 4:15:50 PM Subject: Buttress tree | sattiga Buttress tree | sattiga Rain forests of Agumbe, Shimoga, Karnataka Regional name {Kannada} : Sattiga / Western. ghats Oct 2010 Height of the tree - 120 feet approx. Buttress root diameter -15 feet approx. Buttress circumference 3.14 * 15 = 45 feet approx. Age est. 150-200 years approx. Regards Raghu

